DFCC Sustainability Strategy
It is recognized globally that the business case for sustainability has benefits that accrue to all stakeholders.
DFCC Sustainability Strategy
It is recognized globally that the business case for sustainability has benefits that accrue to all stakeholders. As the expectations of stakeholders evolve, sustainability is no longer something that is considered optional or voluntary but is now a “must do” practice to future-proof the business against the demands of regulators and lenders. Sustainability is a key part of DFCC Bank’s Vision 2025 strategy and will be crucial in the Bank’s journey to becoming the most customer centric, digitally enabled bank that meets customers’ future needs.
Our Six Cross Cutting Themes – The 6 Es
DFCC Bank has identified six cross-cutting themes (the six Es):
Education Elderly Entrepreneurship Environment Emergency Relief Exercise
DFCC Sustainability Trust
A separate independent entity named as “DFCC Sustainability Trust” was created in 2021 to carry out identified CSR / Sustainability initiatives, as proposed by the Board approved “Sustainability Policy, Strategy and Plan for DFCC (2020 – 2030).
Social & Environment Management System (SEMS)
SEMS is a set of policies, procedures, tools and internal capacity to identify and manage the Bank’s exposure to Social & Environmental (S&E) risks of its clients.
Sustainability Management for Implementation
A cross-functional management team, headed by the CEO and consisting of several C-Level Executives has been established to spearhead the Bank’s sustainability initiatives.
Gender Diversity & Inclusion at DFCC Bank
DFCC Bank, through its efforts to create an inclusive and participatory work environment, has been recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Women Friendly Workplaces, at the first ever Women Friendly Workplace Awards (WFWP Awards) in November 2021.
Sustainability Awards and Achievements
Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) Awards
